Finance Controller
About Candidate
Education/Qualification
• 2019 University of Bolton – ACCA (March 2023 – Qualified Chartered Accountant)
• 2012 University of Bolton – BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance
Systems used
• Microsoft Word and Excel- Intermediate
• SAP
• PowerBi
• Internal Systems
Career Summary
Current Employer – Manufacturing Company
Position – Various Roles
Dates – December 2020 – Present
Position – Cost Controller
Dates – October 2022 – Present
- Monthly reporting and presentation of cost centre financial performance to key stakeholders. Providing a timely and reliable quality analysis
- Investigate variances between plan budget and actual cost. Collaborate with project managers to identify potential risks and opportunities for cost savings
- Planning, forecasting and budgeting for outlook and Target. Developing and adjusting budgets to accommodate change
- Perform month-end accounting activities such as accruals, Prepayment, cost reclass, intercompany recharges, Open Po’s reports
- Participate in developing accounting software power BI to meet internal needs of automating cost control systems
- Lead internal user training on Power BI and SAP ERP to different functional areas whilst offering continuous post-implementation support
- Hold regular FTE recruitment status meeting with HR and perform a Monthly FTE’s tracking to ensure new recruits are correctly allocated to their cost centres
- Maintain project budgets and cost control systems to ensure accurate capex projects cost monitoring and reporting
- Review Patents and intangible assets to ensure accurate cost tracking and allocation
- Work closely with the greater finance team to support the consolidation of the overall program financials and ensure compliance with IFRS
- Ensuring internal processes are in place to meet audit and compliance requirements with company policies and procedures
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure accurate cost recording of products
- Actively participate in departmental change, the standardization of processes, manage projects and deliverables
- Business partnering to deliver insightful management information to business leaders and guide non finance colleagues in the delivery of financial accounts
Position – Financial Accountant
Dates – December 2020 – October 2022
- Responsible for the completion and sign off all steps in the month end close timetable for stakeholders under my responsibility
- Carried out Cost Centre reviews to ensure that prepayments and accruals are appropriately accounted for and managed
- Reviewed and posted accruals, prepayments, payroll, and recurring journals
- Balanced sheet reconciliation reviews for trade payables, trade receivables, payroll for Netherland Entities
- Responsible for delivery of all supporting documentation for compliance with both internal and External Auditors
- Posted month end journals in accordance with IFRS 16 for other movables and buildings
- Closely collaborating with account managers regarding billings and performing revenue recognition/releases in accordance with IFRS 15
- Cashflow forecasting, provisions and reviews alongside the site controller who has overall accountability for all Netherlands billings
- Completed Lean Six Sigma (White belt) and participated in improvement initiatives
Previous Employer – French Food Company
Position – Various Roles
Dates – June 2017 – June 2018
Position – Management Accountant
Dates – January 2018 – June 2018
- Managed profit and loss accounting activities for account managers, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial results
- Reviewed and processed accrual and prepayment journals as required to support financial reporting and monthly billing transactions
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing explanations for any significant movements and following upon any actions post management review
- Responsible for updating monthly reports like quarterly packs, journal analysis, balance sheet mis postings, GRIR, WIP Logs and open PO’s reports
Position – R2R Project Analyst
Dates – January 2018 – June 2018
- Provide support to R2R project managers on reporting and analytical requests
- Review of GRIR balance for Capex PO’s and identify Invoices wrongly posted to ensure accurate Capex accounting
- Review Direct Debit payments and ensuring related invoices are posted to ensure complete and accurate accounting
- As part of the bank reconciliation process, analysing open items such as Cash in transit and debit balances
- Document new process improvement ideas and present to finance directors
Previous Employer – Liechtenstein Company
Position – Accounts Payable Specialist
Dates – September 2016 – May 2017
- Made consistent and correct financial bookings of invoices, travel and expense receipts, and advance payments
- Maintained clear and efficient accounts payables processes by resolving all queries
- Proficient in invoice coding, postings and payment run preparation
- Monitored internal controls over invoice approvals. GR/IR and IC reconciliation
- Made consistent and correct financial bookings of invoices, travel and expense receipts, and advance payments
- Maintained clear and efficient accounts payables processes by resolving all queries
- Proficient in invoice coding, postings and payment run preparation
- Made consistent and correct financial bookings of invoices, travel and expense receipts, and advance payments
- Maintained clear and efficient accounts payables processes by resolving all queries
- Proficient in invoice coding, postings and payment run preparation
Previous Employer – Security Products Company
Position – P2P Accountant
Dates – March 2016 – September 2016
- Produced and reviewed desktop procedures and assisting new starters
- Involved in knowledge transfer and portfolio transition from France
- Payment run schedules made to agreed timescales. Resolve returned payments
- Reviewed of debit balances and act to clear/request funds back from Vendor
- G/L and cost centre coding of non-purchase order related invoices
- Process AP invoices / T&E claims and resolve queries in accordance with KPIs
Previous Employer – Multinational Conglomerate
Position – Accounts receivable Specialist
Dates – December 2012 – March 2016
